Samsung Pay is a mobile payment system created by Samsung that allows users to pay for things in stores and online with your Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, or Gear S2.
Samsung Pay was released as an update for Samsung Pay-enabled debit and credit cards. Currently, it is supported by over 150 banks and payment providers worldwide.
The addition of Samsung Pay is growing every day as new locations add support, making it the dominant mobile payment solution today.
This article will talk about how to set up Samsung Pay on your Gear S2 device. It will also talk about some tips on how to use and control Samsung Pay on your Gear S2 device.
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How does it work?
Now, let’s talk about how Samsung Pay works. First, you will need to set up your account. Then, you will be able to use your phone as a card.
When you want to pay someone using your Gear S2 or S5, you will have to provide them with your phone number and Pay button. Then, the person can accept the payment and leave it at that!
You can also make payments via bank-to-bank transfers or between stores.
What phones work with Samsung Pay?
Currently, Samsung Pay is available on the following devices: the iPhone 7, the Galaxy S8, the Pixel XL, and the Critter.
If you have one of these devices, you can use Samsung Pay. You do not need a Samsung account to use it either- all accounts are welcome!
However, if you have a OnePlus 5 or OnePlus 5T, then you do not have Samsung Pay yet because they recently updated their mobile payment system to include both Android and iOS devices. These phones do not yet support credit and debit cards however so be prepared for that!
Having no phone or just an old phone does not prevent you from using Samsung Pay though; it only prevents you from using new cards as opposed to outdated ones.
Does it work with the Gear S2?
Yes! You can use Samsung Pay with the Gear S2. If you have it, you will be able to make and receive payments via Gear S2.
If you do not have the Gear S2, you can still use Samsung Pay. It does not matter if you do not have the Samsung phone app or the Samsung Card. You can make a payment using Samsung Pay!
Some retailers will not accept Samsung Pay due to lack of support from their app. However, there are many apps that support Samsung Pay so it is not a huge deal- breaker.
Samsung Pay is also completely free to use.
Can I use it at stores?
No, you cannot use Samsung Pay at stores. However, you can use your smartphone as a smart card which can be used at many stores to pay for things!
Many stores now accept Samsung Pay as it easy for them to integrate it into their payment system. So, if you go to a grocery store, they most likely already accept Samsung Pay as your payment method so you can pay for your groceries via your phone.
If you want to pay for your items in a store using cash or credit, you have to remember to have the cash or credit machine recognize your card when paying. This may take some time if the store has a long queue of people wanting to pay.
What are the benefits?
When compared to using credit and debit cards on Samsung Pay, having aSamsung Gear S2 wristband or smart watch is a benefit. You can use it to access & purchase web services and merchandise via Samsung Pay.
What are the drawbacks?
The biggest drawback to Samsung Pay is that it does not support the larger, standard-size Gear S2 band. If you have the smaller band, you will need to replace it with the larger one to use Samsung Pay.
This is a problem for some because some people have the standard size Gear S2 band but no wallet or phone app that supports it. It will prevent you from using Samsung Pay unless you buy a different device orband.
Another limitation is that Samsung Pay can only be used at physical payment terminals, not online. This may be problematic if you want to pay someone via mobile app but do not want to disrupt paying at a terminal.
However, there are still some limitations with this app that make it less than perfect for everyone. For example, only certain phones can be charged via Samsung Pay.
Should I get it?
Samsung Pay is still relatively new, and it has some growing up to do. Luckily for you, we will do that for you!
If you are looking to test the service out, then now is the time. The Samsung Pay preview is now open for business, and thousands of consumers have already joined.
The application has been made available on both iPhone and Android devices, allowing anyone with a smart phone or tablet to use Samsung Pay. This is spectacularly awesome as it makes credit card payment options virtually free.
What is Samsung Pay?
When a user inserts their Samsung Pay enabled phone in to a card reader, the user’s account is scanned and verified. This process is similar to signing into your Samsung Account on your device.
This process is called wallet access and it allows users to pay for things with their Samsung Pay enabled device.
As the payment method of choice, VISA and MasterCard are the most common cards used. Users can also purchase goods using PayPal or Google Payment Methods such as Venmo or Android Pay.
Using your Gear S2 or S7 series devices as a cash register while shopping with Samsung Pay has some cool benefits such as being able to see all of the purchases you made, allowing you to see if there were any cashback rewards involved.